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AK03 XMB

2003 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,109 mi
Last recorded100,109 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo56,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,109 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 100,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,646 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 65,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,404 miles

Engine Management light on dashboard

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,198 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,224 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 19,124 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,124 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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AK03 XMB is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 56,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 XMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK03 XMB is a 2003 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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